Sarutobi Hiruzen's words immediately won the support of most of those present.
"Exactly! The most important thing now is to resolve Konoha's crisis. You two need to stop acting on impulse!"
"We can deal with Shimura Danzō after the matter with Kumogakure is settled!"
"What matters now is standing together against an outside threat, not infighting!"
Everyone chimed in.
In an instant, Hyuga Kagami and Uchiha Fugaku became the ones who were being unreasonable and needed to reflect on their actions!
Uchiha Fugaku's face darkened, disappointment filling his eyes. "Then why did no one say any of this when my Uchiha Clan was wronged?"
"My Uchiha Clan was slandered for no reason, and when we were bullied, we were expected to swallow our anger. What kind of logic is that?"
His face was full of indignation!
It was true that the Uchiha Clan had no shinobi among Konoha's High Command.
They also weren't at the peak of Konoha's power.
But the Uchiha weren't fools!
"Fugaku, I understand how you feel!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression turned grave. He spoke with utmost sincerity. "Please trust the village. The village will definitely give the Uchiha Clan an explanation."
"But with a powerful enemy at our gates, let's deal with Kumogakure first!"
His expression was earnest.
That sincere look moved Uchiha Fugaku.
Would the Uchiha Clan... really get "justice" and an "explanation"?
"Can something be called justice if it comes too late?"
Just then,
Hyuga Kagami gave a cold snort, his eyes filled with disdain and mockery!
"Third, Shimura Danzō lured me to Root to find out how I obtained Wood Release, then tried to kill me!"
His gaze was icy. "Doesn't a high-ranking official like Shimura Danzō face any punishment for attacking someone from his own village?"
Heh.
Trying to dodge the issue?
It